The GIST: Day 5 was jam-packed with star power, but it wasn’t all golden for the girls.

The GIST: Of all of the exciting sports finals over the weekend, only one made San Antonio Spurs star Patty Mills and our entire GIST team tear up: Ashleigh Barty’s hard-fought Wimbledon win.

The GIST: The maple leaf was well represented at the All England Club during Wimbledon’s men’s quarter-finals.

In a quick turnaround after the French Open, Wimbledon officially begins tomorrow, so we’re dishing out all the details on the third (and most high-maintenance) Grand Slam of the year. Pull out your favorite all-white ensemble and try not to stain it with strawberries.

The GIST: The French Open is over, and no one is more excited about it than this kid.

Updates from U.S. Women's Open, Serena Williams, Simone Biles, and the Orlando Pride.

Updates from the French Open, U.S. Women's Open, and women's hockey.

The GIST: Tennis’ second major (and only one on clay), the French Open, began yesterday, and somehow just two days in, there’s a lot to talk about.

HELLO! Or should we say, bonjour! After a week of qualifying rounds, the French Open (aka Roland-Garros) officially begins today, so we’re here to serve up “the gist” on tennis’ second Grand Slam of the year.

The modern game of tennis originated in England in the 1890s, but the history of the game dates all the way back to 12th century France when players used the palm of their hand instead of a racket! Oh tennis, you’ve come so far.